Installation Manual - SafeGuard

Instruction ManualPara instrucciónes en Español llama: 1-800-586-7839Failure to properly use thischild restraint can result inserious injury or death.Please read and follow allchild restraint and vehicleinstructions carefully.

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Table Of ContentsPageGeneral Information...................... 2Video Instructions.....................................2Color Coding Of Instructions, Labels ............3And Child RestraintRegistration Information............... 4Warnings..................................... 5Safe Practices............................... 7Height And Weight Limitations...... 9Child Restraint Features.............. 10Vehicle Information..................... 12Vehicle Features.....................................12Vehicle Seat Requirements.......................13Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements................15Unacceptable Seat Belt Systems...............15Acceptable Seat Belt Systems...................17LATCH Requirements...............................19PageInstallation Of Child RestraintIn Vehicle................................. 21Installation With LATCH............................22Installation With Lap-Shoulder Seat Belt......28Installation With Lap Only Seat Belt...........33Securing Child In Child Restraint.... 38Checklist For Proper Use.............. 44Additional Information................. 45Instructions Storage.................................45Aircraft Use.............................................45Other Uses.............................................46Transporting The Child Restraint.................46Storing The Child Restraint........................46Care And Cleaning........................ 47Seat Cover Care......................................47Buckle And Harness Care..........................50Replacement Parts....................... 54Crash Exchange Program.............. 54Warranty.................................... 55Keep this manual in the storage location provided on the SafeGuard Child Seat.

General InformationCongratulations on your purchase of a SafeGuard Child Seat,the premiere child restraint available today.The SafeGuard team truly cares about child passenger safety and is committed to providinginnovative child restraints that offer the utmost in safety and ease of use. While no childrestraint can prevent injury in every situation, proper installation and use of a child restraintcan substantially reduce a child’s risk of serious injury or death.It is critical to read and understand these instructions and the instructions in the vehicleowner’s manual BEFORE using this child restraint. Failure to properly use this child restraintmay result in serious injury or death of your child. If you have any questions after reviewingthe instructions, please contact us at:SafeGuard Customer Service: www.safeguardseat.com (or) 1-800-586-7839.Color Coding OfInstructions, Labels, And Child RestraintThis instruction manual, product labels, and portions of the child restraint itself have beencolor-coded to help users further understand proper use of the SafeGuard Child Seat.This key outlines the color-coding:Yellow = Retractable harness features/instructionsBlack = Lower LATCH features/instructionsRed = Vehicle seat belt instructionsRed =Vehicle seat beltinstructionsYellow =Retractable harnessfeatures/instructions This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards.This restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft. Video Instructions Video instructions are also provided to help users fully understand how to use their SafeGuard ChildSeat. The DVD video instructions are located in a pocket in the front cover of this instruction manual.The video provides complete step-by-step instructions in both English and Spanish. If you do not have access to a DVD player, video cassette instructions are also available free of chargeby contacting SafeGuard Customer Service at www.safeguardseat.com (or) 1-800-586-7839. Black =Lower LATCHfeatures/instructions

Registration InformationWarningsPlease fill out the prepaid registration card attached to the child restraint and mail it today (or) registeronline at the website listed below.Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in arecall. Send your name, address, and the restraint’s model number, manufacturing date, and serial numberto IMMI, 18881 U.S. 31 North, Westfield, IN 46074 (or) call 1-800-586-7839 (or) register online atwww.safeguardseat.com/register.For recall information, call the U.S. Government’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.NHTSA.gov.For future reference, fill in the information below. The information can be found on the label on the backof the child restraint.Model Number:Serial Number:Manufactured In:WARNINGFAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATHOF YOUR CHILD. PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL CHILD RESTRAINT AND VEHICLEINSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.• DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT UNTIL YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THEINSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND IN THE VEHICLE OWNER’S MANUAL. DO NOT let othersinstall or use this child restraint unless they understand how to use it correctly.• According to crash statistics, CHILDREN ARE SAFER WHEN PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN REARVEHICLE SEATING POSITIONS, RATHER THAN FRONT SEATING POSITIONS.• DO NOT PLACE ANY CHILD RESTRAINT IN THE FRONT SEAT OF A VEHICLE WITH AN ACTIVEPASSENGER AIR BAG UNLESS THE VEHICLE OWNER’S MANUAL SPECIFICALLY INDICATES IT ISALLOWED. The back seat is the safest place for children under 13. FOR A VEHICLE WITH SIDE AIRBAGS, REFER TO THE VEHICLE OWNER’S MANUAL for child restraint installation instructions andprecautions.• INSTALL THIS CHILD RESTRAINT ONLY ON VEHICLE SEATS THAT FACE FORWARD. DO NOT installthis child restraint on vehicle seats facing sideways or backwards.• FOLLOW ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS on the child restraint and in this manual.• ONLY USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT WITH CHILDREN WHO WEIGH BETWEEN 22 AND 65 POUNDS(10 - 29.5 KG) AND WHOSE HEIGHT IS 57 INCHES (144 CM) OR LESS, AND WHO ARE OVER1 YEAR OF AGE.• ONLY USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT FACING THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. DO NOT install rear-facing.

Warning cont’d.WARNINGSafe PracticesFAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATHOF YOUR CHILD. PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL CHILD RESTRAINT AND VEHICLEINSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.• ALWAYS SECURE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT WITH THE VEHICLE’S CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGESYSTEM (LATCH) IF AVAILABLE OR WITH THE VEHICLE SEAT BELT. A child restraint should beproperly secured even when unoccupied. An unsecured child restraint can be thrown around andmay injure occupants in a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash.• ALWAYS SECURE THE TETHER STRAP provided with this child restraint if a tether anchor isavailable in your vehicle.• WHEN USING THIS CHILD RESTRAINT WITH CHILDREN WHO WEIGH OVER 48 POUNDS (21 KG):Secure this child restraint with the vehicle seat belt ONLY. (DO NOT use the lower LATCH anchors.)• SNUGLY ADJUST THE HARNESS provided with this child restraint around your child. An improperlyadjusted harness can contribute to ejection of the child resulting in serious injury or death.• NEVER LEAVE A CHILD UNATTENDED in this child restraint.• REPLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT AFTER A CRASH. A crash can cause damage to the child restraintthat you cannot see. Contact SafeGuard Customer Service for more information.• STOP USING THIS CHILD RESTRAINT after the date molded into the back of the child restraint.• DO NOT MODIFY THIS CHILD RESTRAINT or use any accessories or parts supplied by othermanufacturers. DO NOT, except as allowed in this manual, attempt to disassemble any part of thechild restraint or change the way the harness or vehicle seat belt are used.• NEVER USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT IF IT HAS DAMAGED OR MISSING PARTS. DO NOT use a cut,frayed or damaged harness, LATCH belt or vehicle seat belt.• Ensure all vehicle occupants are properly restrained before traveling. Unrestrained occupants can bethrown around and may be seriously injured or seriously injure other occupants in a sharp turn, suddenstop or crash.• Before every trip, check that the child restraint is secure and that the harness is properly adjustedaround the child.• If the child is wearing cold weather clothing, give extra attention to adjusting the harness—makesure the harness straps lie flat on the child’s shoulders, are adjusted snugly so that the clothing iscompressed and the child cannot lean forward, and the chest clip is at armpit level. Clothing thatinterferes with the proper placement or adjustment of the harness system should never be used.• Cover the child restraint when the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight. Parts of a child restraint canbecome very hot if left in the sun. Contact with these parts can burn a child’s skin. Always check thesurface of any metal or plastic parts before putting your child in the child restraint.• Do not leave loose objects, such as books, bags, etc., in the back of the vehicle. In the event of asharp turn, sudden stop, or crash, loose objects can be thrown around and possibly cause serious injuryto vehicle occupants.• Do not allow children to play with vehicle seat belts. If possible, move unused seat belts out of reachto avoid a strangulation hazard.

Safe Practices cont’d.• Always tightly roll or fold any excess tether strap and attach the hook and loop strip to avoid astrangulation hazard.• Do not leave folding vehicle seats unlatched. This can lead to serious injury in a sharp turn, suddenstop, or crash.• Do not use anything to raise the child restraint off the vehicle seat. In a sharp turn, sudden stop, orcrash, the child restraint could slide and potentially cause serious injury.• Do not allow children to play with the child restraint.• Never give this child restraint to someone else without also giving them this manual.• Never use a second-hand child restraint with an unknown history.Height And Weight LimitationsThe child MUST meet all of the following requirements to use this child restraint:• 22-65 pounds (10-29.5 kg)• 57 inches (144 cm) or less• 1 year old or older• Top of child’s ears are below top of childrestraint after proper headrest adjustment• Shoulder straps are at or just abovechild’s shoulders after proper headrestadjustmentIf the child does not meetALL of the above child sizerequirements, do not usethis child restraint.

SafeGuard Child Seat FeaturesInstruction ManualStorage PocketHeadrest CoverInstruction Manual Storage PocketAdjustable HeadrestHeadrest/HarnessHeight AdjusterSeat CoverShoulder PadsRetractable HarnessChest ClipTether Tension Indicator(if equipped)Vehicle Shoulder Belt LockRetractableHarnessVehicle SeatBelt PathHarness BuckleBuckle PadVehicle SeatBelt PathTetherRetractable LATCH BeltHarness Adjustment LeverLATCH ConnectorLATCH ConnectorTether AdjusterHarness Tension Adjustment KnobLATCH Belt TensionButtonsTether Storage Area10 11

Vehicle InformationVehicle FeaturesImportant: Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual to identify your vehicle’s specific featuresand requirements for child restraint installation. Your vehicle’s features may be quite differentfrom those shown below.Rear Seat Belt BucklesSeat BightLATCH Tether AnchorsVehicle Features cont’d.Vehicle tether anchors can be found in many different locations. Some of the typical locationsare shown below. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for specific locations in your vehicle.Ceiling or framearound the rear doorRear shelf ofsedansBack wall of pickupsVehicles withreinforced seatsCargo floor of stationwagons, hatchbacks,vans and SUV’sRear Lap-Shoulder BeltsLATCHLower AnchorsRear Center Lap BeltAccording to crash statistics,children are safer whenproperly restrained in therear seating positions than in thefront seating positions.Frontal Air BagDo not place thischild restraint ina vehicle seatingposition that has anactive frontal air bag.Vehicle Seat RequirementsWARNINGFAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE VEHICLE SEAT REQUIREMENTS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUSINJURY OR DEATH.SOME SEATING POSITIONS IN YOUR VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ACCEPTABLE FOR THIS CHILD RESTRAINT.Some vehicles do not have any seating positions that can be used safely with a child restraint.If you are not sure where to place the child restraint in your vehicle, consult your vehicle owner’s manual orcall SafeGuard Customer Service at 1-800-586-7839.12 13

Vehicle Seat Requirements cont’d.• According to crash statistics, children are safer whenproperly restrained in rear vehicle seating positions,rather than front seating positions.• The child restraint should not hang over the edge ofthe vehicle seat. At least 80% of the bottom of thechild restraint should be in contact with the vehicleseat cushion.• Install this child restraint only on vehicle seats thatface forward. DO NOT install this child restraint onvehicle seats facing sideways or backwards.• Only use vehicle seats with seat backs that lock inan upright position. Check that the seat backis locked.WARNINGFAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.• DO NOT place a child restraint in a front seat of a vehicle with an active passenger air bag.• For vehicles with side air bags, refer to the vehicle owner’s manual for child restraint installationinstructions and precautions.Vehicle Seat Belt RequirementsWARNINGFAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE VEHICLE SEAT BELT REQUIREMENTS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUSINJURY OR DEATH.SOME VEHICLE SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE TO USE WITH THIS CHILD RESTRAINT. AVEHICLE SEAT BELT MUST HOLD A CHILD RESTRAINT TIGHTLY AT ALL TIMES. If the vehicle seat beltdoes not remain tight or the child restraint can move more than 1” in any direction, your child couldbe seriously injured in a sharp turn, sudden stop, or crash.Make sure you understand the seat belt systems in your vehicle. Carefully read this section on belt systemsand also refer to the vehicle owner’s manual and any labels on the vehicle seat belts. If you are unsurewhether the vehicle seat belts are acceptable to use, contact the vehicle manufacturer or call SafeGuardCustomer Service at 1-800-586-7839.Unacceptable Vehicle Seat Belt SystemsDO NOT USE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS TO SECURE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT.• Lap belt with an emergency locking retractor(ELR)This type of lap belt stays loose and can move until itlocks in a sudden stop or crash. This vehicle seat beltmay NOT safely hold a child restraint in place. DO NOTUSE this type of belt system unless the vehicle owner’smanual or label states the belt can be locked at all times.14 15

Unacceptable Vehicle Seat Belt Systems cont’d.• Combination lap-shoulder belt withtwo retractorsThis type of belt system has a retractor for the shoulder portionand another retractor for the lap portion of the belt system.Both belt portions are sewn to the latch plate. This vehicle seatbelt may NOT safely hold a child restraint in place. DO NOT USEthis type of belt system unless the vehicle owner’s manual orlabel states the lap belt portion can be locked at all times.• Lap belts forward of the seat bight(seat crease)Some vehicle seat belt systems’ lap belts are anchored forwardof the seat bight and come up through the vehicle seat’sbottom cushion. This vehicle seat belt may NOT safely hold achild restraint in place. DO NOT USE this type of belt systemunless it holds the child restraint securely and the lap beltportion stays locked at all times.• Belt systems attached to the vehicle door or on amotorized track.DO NOT USE vehicle seat belts that are attached to the door inany way or that move along a track to automatically surroundthe passenger when the door is closed. These vehicle seat beltsWILL NOT safely hold a child restraint in place.• If you determine that all the seat belt systems in your vehicle are unacceptable, installing the childrestraint with LATCH may be an option. Refer to the vehicle owner’s manual for LATCH locationsand page 19 of this manual for more information. If LATCH is not available, contact the vehiclemanufacturer to see if installing a seat belt system that can be used with a child restraint is an option.Acceptable Vehicle Seat Belt SystemsTHE FOLLOWING VEHICLE SEAT BELT SYSTEMS CAN BE USED WITH THIS CHILD RESTRAINT IF the seatlocation meets all other requirements of these instructions and those in the vehicle owner’s manual. Ifavailable, the LATCH attachments on this child restraint and the LATCH anchor points in the vehicle may bean option to use in place of the vehicle seat belt system. Refer to the vehicle owner’s manual for LATCHlocations and page 19 of this manual for more information.• Manually-adjusted lap beltThis type of lap belt is tightened by pulling onthe excess belt once it is buckled. When adjustedproperly, this belt system should hold the childrestraint securely in place. Always check to makesure the seat belt is holding the child restraintsecurely.• Lap belt with automatic locking retractor(ALR)This belt system’s retractor locks automaticallyand does not allow the lap belt to lengthen onceit is buckled. When used properly, this belt systemshould hold the child restraint securely in place. Thebelt may need to be fed back into the retractor toremove the slack. Always check to make sure theseat belt is holding the child restraint securely.16 17

Acceptable Vehicle Seat Belt Systems cont’d.• Combination lap-shoulder belt withlocking latch plateThis type of belt system has a latch plate that willnot allow the lap portion of the belt to loosen onceit is buckled. When adjusted properly, this beltsystem should hold the child restraint securely inplace. Always check to make sure the seat belt isholding the child restraint securely.• Combination lap-shoulder belt withsliding latch plateThis type of belt system has a latch plate thatallows the belt to slide through even when it isbuckled. Many vehicles with this type of seat beltsystem can be locked by pulling out all the seatbelt webbing. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manualfor details. If your vehicle seat belt cannot belocked, the shoulder belt lock on the child restraintMUST be used with this type of belt system. (Referto page 30, Figure F for further instructions.) Whenadjusted properly, this belt system should holdthe child restraint securely in place. Always checkto make sure the seat belt is holding the childrestraint securely.LockingLatch PlateSlidingLatch PlateLATCH RequirementsIf you are unsure about how to identify or use the LATCH system, contact the vehicle manufacturer or callSafeGuard Customer Service at 1-800-586-7839.LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) can be found in newer vehicles. Most new vehicleshave two or more seating positions with LATCH anchorage systems. When used properly, the system holdsthe child restraint securely in place.Tether AnchorsIf it does not hold the childrestraint tightly, use the seatbelt system instead.LATCH consists of:Two lower anchors and one tether anchor.WARNINGFAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE LATCH REQUIREMENTS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.SEE THE VEHICLE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR EXACT LOCATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR USING LATCHWITH THIS CHILD RESTRAINT.Lower Anchors18 19

LATCH Requirements cont’d.• The vehicle lower anchors may be visible at the vehicleseat bight (seat crease). If not visible, they may bemarked with one of these symbols.Installation Of Child Restraint In VehicleWARNING• The vehicle’s tether anchors may be visible. If not, theymay be identified with this symbol.FAILURE TO USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT IN A MANNER APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR CHILD’S SIZECAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.• ONLY use LATCH on this child restraint in a seating positionrecommended by the vehicle manufacturer.Instructions for the use of this child restraint and your vehicle’s seat belt and LATCH systemsdiffer depending on the size of your child. Be sure you are using the child restraint with thecorrect vehicle system.• LATCH and the center-rear seating position: Do not use theinner lower LATCH anchors to install the child restraint inthe center-rear seating position, unless:- the vehicle owner’s manual specifically indicatesit is allowed, AND- the inner anchors are spaced between11 and 20 inches (280 and 500mm) apart.OutboardLATCHPositionInnerLowerLATCHanchorsOutboardLATCHPositionCAN INSTALL WITH LATCHCAN INSTALL WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELTMUST INSTALL WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELTChild’s 22 lbs 48 lbs 65 lbsWeight (10 kg) (21 kg) (29.5 kg)• Never attach two LATCH connectors to one LATCH anchor.• Never use both the lower LATCH anchors and thevehicle seat belt system at the same time to installthis child restraint.11 - 20 inches(280 - 500mm)Use this child restraint FORWARD FACING ONLY.ALWAYS use this child restraint WITH the harness.• Always use the tether!20 21

Installation With LATCH(22-48 Pounds Only)WARNINGFAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.• Use this child restraint FORWARD FACING ONLY.• When used with children who weigh over 48 pounds (21 kg), secure the child restraintwith a vehicle seat belt ONLY (DO NOT use lower LATCH anchors).• Never attach two LATCH connectors to one LATCH anchor.• Use LATCH only in seating positions approved by the vehicle manufacturer.• Read and follow all instructions in the child restraint instruction manual and the vehicleowner’s manual. In the case of a discrepancy, follow the instructions in the vehicle owner’smanual.• See pages 19 & 20 for important LATCH requirements.1. Choose an appropriate vehicle seat anddetermine if LATCH anchors are available. A• Check vehicle owner’s manual to determineif the vehicle is equipped with LATCH.• If LATCH is available, refer to the vehicleowner’s manual to determine the exactLATCH anchor locations.• If LATCH is not available, the child restraintmust be installed with a vehicle seat belt(see page 28).A2. Prepare tether. B• Remove tether from its storage locationon the back of the child restraint.• Place tether loosely in front ofchild restraint.3. Place child restraint facing forward. Makesure the back of the child restraint is flatagainst the vehicle seat. C4. Pull out one LATCH connector while pushingthe black LATCH belt tension release buttonon the front of the restraint. DNote: LATCH belt will retract after blackLATCH button is released.BCD22 23

Installation With LATCH cont’d.5. Attach LATCH connector to vehicle lowerLATCH anchor. Listen for an audible clickwhen the LATCH connector is attached. ECheck to be sure LATCH Belt is not twistedand LATCH connector is attached properly.Tip: Continuing to push on front LATCH buttonduring this step may ease installation.6. Repeat steps 4 & 5 with the second LATCHconnector.7. Push the child restraint firmly into the vehicleseat by placing a knee into the child restraintto compress the vehicle seat cushion. Then,push down firmly on the child restraint aboveone LATCH connector then the other. FNote: The retractable LATCH belts willtighten automatically during this step.EFSecure the Tether cont’d. • If possible, route tether strap under vehicleheadrest or remove headrest. Secure theremoved headrest so that it will not becomea projectile in a crash.Make sure tether clip is attached as shown. H• Pull the free end of the tether strap totighten and remove any slack. I• Tightly roll or fold the excess tether strap,attach the hook and loop strip, and placeit out of the child’s reach to avoid astrangulation hazard. JCheck to be sure the tether is tightly secured.• Your child restraint may be equipped with atether tension indicator. K To use, pull onthe free end of the tether strap until silverappears in the window. LHITether TensionIndicator8. Secure the tether.• Refer to the vehicle owner’s manualto determine the exact tether anchorlocation.• Secure the tether clip to the vehicle tetheranchor. GGJKL24 25

Installation With LATCH cont’d.9. Check for a secure installation.Removal cont’d.• To remove the tether, press the tetheradjuster button and loosen the tether strap.O Depress snap and remove hook fromthe vehicle tether anchor. P• Attach the tether clip to its storage locationon the back of the child restraint. Pull freeend of the tether strap to remove anyslack.• Tightly roll or fold the excess tether strapand attach the hook and loop strip. Q• Grasp child restraint at belt path asillustrated. Pull forward and side-to-side onthe child restraint. M• The installation is secure if the LATCHbelts remain tight and the child restraintdoes not move more than 1 inch in anydirection. If the child restraint does notremain securely attached, repeat steps 1-8until a secure installation is achieved ormove the child restraint to another seatingposition.MO• If possible, move unused vehicle seatbelts out of the child’s reach to avoid astrangulation hazard. Check for secureinstallation before every use of childrestraint!10. Removal:NP• To detach the LATCH connectors fromthe vehicle lower LATCH anchors, pressthe red release button on each LATCHconnector. NNote: The LATCH belts will thenautomatically retract to their storage positionon the child restraint.Tip: Press front black button whilepulling out on the child restraint. Thiswill provide slack in the LATCH strapand may ease removal of the LATCHconnectors.Q26 27

Installation With Vehicle Seat Belts(22-65 Pounds)WARNINGFAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.• Use this child restraint FORWARD FACING ONLY.• Read and follow all instructions in the child restraint instruction manual and thevehicle owner’s manual. In the case of a discrepancy, follow the instructions in thevehicle owner’s manual.• See pages 15-18 for important vehicle seat belt requirements.Installation With Lap-Shoulder Belt1. Choose an appropriate vehicle seat anddetermine if a tether anchor is available. A• If a tether anchor is available, refer to thevehicle owner’s manual to determine theexact location.• If a tether anchor is not available, attachthe tether clip to its storage location on theback of the child restraint. (See Figure P,page 32). Many vehicles may be retro-fittedwith a tether anchor. Contact your vehiclemanufacturer or local dealer.A2. Prepare tether (if seating position is equippedwith a tether anchor). B• Remove tether from its storage location onthe back of the child restraint.• Place loosely in front of child restraint.3. Place the child restraint on the vehicle seatwith the back of the child restraint facingyou. C4. Thread the vehicle seat belt through the childrestraint. The opening on the back of thechild restraint allows the seat belt to be easilythreaded through the belt path. Route thevehicle seat belt over the harness of the childrestraint as shown. D5. Move the child restraint so that the back ofthe child restraint is flat against the vehicleseat.6. Check to be sure the vehicle seat belt is nottwisted, then buckle the seat belt.BCD28 29

Lap-Shoulder Belt cont’d.7. Tighten the vehicle seat belt.Secure the Tether cont’d.• Push down on the child restraint to compressthe vehicle seat cushion.Make sure tether clip is attached as shown.H• Pull the shoulder portion of the vehicle seatbelt in the direction shown to tighten the lapportion. ETip: Place your knee into the child restraintand firmly push down while pulling theshoulder portion of the seat belt. E• After lap portion of vehicle seat belt is tight,place shoulder portion of belt in the shoulderbelt lock on the opposite side of the vehicleseat belt buckle. FImportant Note: A locking vehicle seat beltmay be used in place of the shoulder belt lock.Check to determine if seat belt locks by pullingall the seat belt webbing out. Refer to vehicleowner’s manual for complete instructions.8. Secure the tether (if seating position isequipped with a tether anchor).EF• Pull the free end of the tether strap totighten and remove any slack. I• Tightly roll or fold the excess tether strap,attach the hook and loop strip, and placeit out of the child’s reach to avoid astrangulation hazard. JCheck to be sure the tether is tightly secured.• Your child restraint may be equipped with atether tension indicator. K To use, pull onthe free end of the tether strap until silverappears in the window. LHITether TensionIndicator• Secure the tether clip to the vehicle tetheranchor. G• If possible, route tether strap under vehicleheadrest or remove headrest. Secure theremoved headrest so that it will not becomea projectile in a crash.GJKL30 31

Lap-Shoulder Belt cont’d.9. Check for a secure installation.Installation With Lap Only Belt1. Choose an appropriate vehicle seat anddetermine if a tether anchor is available. A• If a tether anchor is available, refer to thevehicle owner’s manual to determine theexact location.• If a tether anchor is not available, attachthe tether clip to its storage location on theback of the child restraint (See Figure P).• Grasp child restraint at belt path as illustrated.Pull forward and side-to-side on the childrestraint. M• The installation is secure if the vehicle seatbelt remains tight and the child restraint doesnot move more than 1 inch in any direction.If the child restraint does not remain securelyattached, repeat steps 1-8 until a secureinstallation is achieved or move the childrestraint to another seating position.Check for secure installation before every use ofthe child restraint!10. Removal:• Unbuckle vehicle seat belt, remove shoulderportion of seat belt from shoulder belt lock,and remove seat belt from belt path.• To remove the tether, press the tether adjusterbutton and loosen the tether strap. N Detachtether clip from the vehicle tether anchor. OMNO2. Prepare tether (if seating position is equippedwith a tether anchor). B• Remove tether from its storage location onthe back of the child restraint.• Place loosely in front of child restraint.3. Place the child restraint on the vehicle seatwith the back of the child restraint facingyou. CAB• Attach the tether clip to its storage location onthe back of the child restraint. Pull free end ofthe tether strap to remove any slack. Tightlyroll or fold the excess tether strap and attachthe hook and loop strip. PPC32 33

Lap Only Belt cont’d.4. Thread the vehicle seat belt through the childrestraint. The opening on the back of thechild restraint allows the seat belt to be easilythreaded through the belt path. Route thevehicle seat belt over the harness of the childrestraint as shown. D5. Move the child restraint so that the back ofthe child restraint is flat against the vehicleseat.6. Check to be sure the vehicle seat belt is nottwisted, then buckle the seat belt.7. Tighten the vehicle seat belt.• Push down on the child restraint tocompress the vehicle seat cushion.• Tighten the vehicle seat belt.D8. Secure the tether.• Secure the tether clip to the vehicle tetheranchor. G• If possible, route the tether strap underthe vehicle headrest or remove headrest.Secure the removed headrest so that it willnot become a projectile in a crash.Make sure the tether clip is attachedas shown. H• Pull the free end of the tether strap totighten and remove any slack. I• Tightly roll or fold the excess tether strap,attach the hook and loop strip, and placeit out of the child’s reach to avoid astrangulation hazard. JGManually adjusted: Place your knee into thechild restraint and firmly push down whilepulling the free end of the seat belt. EECheck to be sure the tether is tightly secured.HAutomatic locking retractor (ALR): Placeyour knee into the child restraint and firmlypush down while “feeding” the seat beltback into the retractor. FImportant Note: See pages 15-18section for additional vehicle seat beltinformation.FIJ34 35

Lap Only Belt cont’d.• Your child restraint may be equipped with atether tension indicator. K To use, pull onthe free end of the tether strap until silverappears in the window. L9. Check for a secure installation.• Grasp child restraint at belt path asillustrated. Pull forward and side-to-side onthe child restraint. M• The installation is secure if the vehicle seatbelt remains tight and the child restraint doesnot move more than 1 inch in any direction.If the child restraint does not remain securelyattached, repeat steps 1-8 until a secureinstallation is achieved or move the childrestraint to another seating position.Check for secure installation before everyuse of the child restraint!Tether TensionIndicatorKML10. Removal:• Unbuckle vehicle seat belt and remove seatbelt from belt path.• To remove the tether, press the tetheradjuster button and loosen the tether strap.N Depress snap and remove hook fromthe vehicle tether anchor. O• Attach the tether clip to its storage locationon the back of the child restraint. Pull freeend of the tether strap to remove anyslack. Tightly roll or fold the excess tetherstrap and attach the hook and loop strip.PNOP36 37

Securing Child In Child Restraint1. Prepare harness.• Loosen harness: Pull harness shoulderstraps while lifting yellow harnessadjustment lever on front of the childrestraint. ATip: When loosening harness, pull bothharness straps.WARNINGFAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.• Make sure the harness is adjusted snugly before every use of the child restraint.• Avoid bulky clothing that can interfere with harness fit.A• Open chest clip by squeezing middle tabsand pulling apart. B• Unbuckle harness buckle by pressing downon red release button. C2. Place child in restraint.• Place child in child restraint with child’sback flat against the back of the restraint.• Remove any twists from harness straps.• Position harness shoulder straps overchild’s shoulders. D• Make sure the buckle pad is between thechild and the buckle strap.BCD38 39

Securing Child in Child Restraint cont’d.3. Adjust headrest/harness height.5. Tighten harness.• Lift yellow height adjuster on the back ofthe headrest. E• Lift or lower the headrest until the harnessshoulder straps are at or just above thechild’s shoulders. F• Check to be sure the headrest is locked inplace.Note: The retractable harness willautomatically position the buckle strap to itsproper position during this step.4. Buckle harness.• Make sure harness straps are not twisted.E• Lift yellow harness adjustment leveron front of the child restraint to tightenharness around the child. HNote: This lever activates the harnessretractor that automatically tightens theharness.• For final tightening, turn the yellowharness tension adjustment knob on theside of child restraint until harness is snugaround the child. ITip: When tightening harness, pull shoulderpads down, remove slack from harness,and reposition shoulder pads.H• Insert buckle tongues into harness buckle.Listen for an audible click when eachbuckle tongue is fastened. GFICheck that buckle connection is secure bypulling on harness shoulder straps.G40 41

Securing Child in Child Restraint cont’d.6. Fasten harness chest clip.8. To remove child from the child restraint:• Fasten chest clip by pushing both sidestogether. J• Position chest clip at middle of the child’schest, at armpit level. K7. Check to be sure harness straps are snug andtight around the child. L & M• A snug strap should not allow any slack.It lies in a relatively straight line withoutsagging. It does not press on the child’sflesh or push the child’s body into anunnatural position.J• Loosen harness: Lift and hold yellowharness adjustment lever on the front ofthe child restraint and pull harness shoulderstraps. N• Open chest clip by squeezing middle tabsand pulling apart. O• Unbuckle harness buckle by pressing downon red release button. P• Remove child.• Rebuckle harness to prevent twisting of thestraps.N• Make sure the harness is snug and tight onboth the thighs and chest before each andevery use!KOLMP42 43

Checklist For Proper UseRead complete instructions prior to using the child restraint!❑ 1 Child weighs between 22 and 65 pounds (10 - 29.5 kg)and is 1 year old or older.❑ 2 Child restraint is securely installed and cannot move more than1 inch in any direction at the belt path.❑ 3 If the child weighs over 48 pounds (21 kg), the child restraint is installedwith a vehicle seat belt (not lower LATCH anchors).❑ 4 If the child restraint is installed with a lap-shoulder belt,only the shoulder belt lock on the opposite side of thevehicle seat belt buckle is used.❑ 5 If the seating position is equipped with a tether anchor, thetether is tightly secured. If no tether anchor is present, thetether is stored on the back of the child restraint.❑ 6 Tops of child’s ears are below top of child restraint.❑ 7 Shoulder straps are positioned at or just above child’sshoulders and headrest is locked in place.❑ 8 Chest clip is securely fastened and adjusted to armpit level.❑ 9 Harness buckle connection is secure.❑10 Harness is snug and tight on child’s thighs and chest.Questions?Please contact SafeGuard Customer Service: www.safeguardseat.com or 1-800-586-7839. For assistancelocating the nearest child restraint inspection station, you may contact the National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration: www.nhtsa.dot.gov or 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (888-327-4236).Additional InformationInstructions StorageAfter carefully reading and following theseinstructions, store the instruction manual in itspocket on the top of the child restraint.Aircraft UseThis restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft.• Use on forward-facing aircraft seats only and in a position where the seat belt can be tightly secured.• Do not use the tether strap. Attach the tether clip to its storage location on the back of the childrestraint.• Follow the lap belt only installation instructions beginning on page 33 to secure the child restraint tothe aircraft seat.Tip: You may need to shorten the belt buckle by twisting it to prevent the buckle from beingpositioned behind the child restraint.• For more information, go to www.faa.gov/passengers/fly_children/crs/Tip: Contact the airline in advance to be sure this child restraint complies with their specificrequirements. (If checking the child restraint as baggage, make sure the headrest is locked in thelowest position. Always protect the child restraint by transporting in a protective bag.)44 45

Additional Information cont’d.Other Uses• This child restraint is certified only for use inmotor vehicles and aircraft.• Do not use in recreational vehicles (RVs),boats, golf carts, or any other non-approvedapplication.• Do not allow children to play with this childrestraint.Transporting TheChild RestraintCare And CleaningSeat Cover CareTo clean the seat cover, first try to spot clean with mild soap and water. If spot cleaning is inadequate orthe entire cover requires cleaning, follow the instructions below to remove the cover.Removing the Cover:1. Please note that the harness DOES NOT needto be removed to remove the cover(s).For ease of transport, the child restraint may becarried in the following manner:• Attach the tether clip to its storage location onthe back of the child restraint. A• Adjust the tether strap to desired length andcarry on shoulder as shown. BA2. Loosen harness A :• Lift and hold the yellow harness adjustmentlever on the front of the child restraint andpull the harness shoulder straps.AStoring TheChild Restraint• Place in original box.3. Adjust headrest/harness height to the highestposition B :• Lift yellow height adjuster on back ofheadrest and lift headrest to its highestposition.• Keep in a cool, dry area.• Do not place any heavy objects on top of it.BB46 47

Removing the Cover cont’d.4. Remove headrest cover C :• Remove instruction manual from pocket inheadrest cover.• Open hook and loop closures on each side of theharness straps at the bottom of the headrest.• Pull bottom flap of headrest cover throughthe harness straps.• Detach the plastic clips at the top of theheadrest.• Remove the headrest cover from the childrestraint with a downward motion.Tip: Start from top of headrest.5. Remove seat cover D :• Be sure headrest is in highest position.• Unbuckle the harness buckle.• Remove harness buckle from buckle pad.• Detach clip on front and remove cover fromthe sides of the child restraint.• Remove cover from the front base of the child restraint.• Carefully remove the cover from around the front control panel.• Open hook and loop closure on lower seat back behind the shoulder straps.• Remove cover from armrests and from under the headrest.• Adjust headrest/harness height to lowest position.• Remove top of cover from the top of seat back.CDCleaning the Cover:• Machine wash separately in cold water on delicate cycle.• Line dry. DO NOT machine dry as it may result in excessive shrinkage and the covermay not fit the child restraint properly.• DO NOT use bleach or abrasive detergents.Reinstalling the Seat Cover:1. Adjust headrest/harness height to lowest position.2. Attach top of seat cover to the top of seat back.3. Adjust headrest/harness to highest position.4. Place seat cover under headrest and on armrests.5. Attach hook and loop closure on lower seat back behind the shoulder straps.6. Carefully put seat cover around front control panel.7. Place seat cover around base and sides of child restraint and attach plastic clips.Reinstalling the Headrest Cover:8. Place headrest cover on the headrest. (Tip: Start from bottom of headrest.)9. Place bottom flap of headrest cover under harness straps.10. Attach plastic clips at the top of the headrest.11. Loosen harness.12. Attach hook and loop closures on both sides of harness straps at the bottom of the headrest.13. Store information manual in pocket in headrest cover.14. Place buckle through buckle pad.15. Adjust headrest/harness straps to proper height.DO NOT use the child restraint without the cover.48 49

Buckle And Harness CareCleaning buckle and harness:• The harness buckle may be cleaned with a damp cloth and should fasten with a “click”. If not, rinseunder warm running water. NEVER USE SOAP OR LUBRICANTS.• The harness straps may be wiped clean with warm water and mild soap. Allow to air dry.• If harness straps cannot be wiped clean, the harness may be immersed in warm water for up to tenminutes. The water may not contain soap. Rinse the harness straps under warm running water andallow to air dry.• If harness straps cannot be cleaned as outlined above, contact SafeGuard Customer Service at1-800-586-7839 to order a new harness.• DO NOT use any harsh detergents, chemicals or bleach.• DO NOT iron the harness straps.Removing the Harness:Note: The harness straps can be removed and replaced;however, the buckle strap and harness buckle are NOTremovable.1. Adjust headrest/harness height to the highest position:• Lift yellow height adjuster on back of headrest andlift headrest to its highest position. A2. Loosen harness:• Lift the yellow harness adjustment lever on the frontof the child restraint and pull the harness shoulderstraps out B until you can see the metal splitterplate on the back of the child restraint. CARemoving the Harness cont’d.3. Remove the harness straps from the metalsplitter plate as shown. CNote: Do not lift yellow harness adjustmentlever during this step.4. Remove the harness assembly from the childrestraint:Note: Chest clip, shoulder pads, and buckletongues should NOT be removed from theharness.• Open the chest clip.• Unbuckle the harness buckle.• Pull the harness straps through the frontharness slots. D• Pull the harness straps out from the bottom ofthe child restraint.Note: During this step, push the buckletongues, chest clip, and shoulder pads out ofthe bottom of the child restraint.Tip: Release lever before releasing harness straps.B50 51CD

Replacing the Harness:Replacing the Harness cont’d.IMPORTANT: BE SURE TO ADJUST THEHEADREST/HARNESS HEIGHT TO THEHIGHEST POSITION BEFORE REINSTALLINGTHE HARNESS.1. Open the chest clip.5. Attach harness straps to metal splitter plate.G6. Make sure harness is not twisted and is routedthrough buckle tongues and chest clip asshown. H & I2. From the bottom of the child restraint, pushharness straps through the bottom slots onthe child restraint and the bottom slots on thecover. ENote: During this step, push the shoulderpads, chest clip, and buckle tongues throughthe bottom slots on the child restraint.3. Buckle harness buckle and fasten chest clip.Check to be sure harness is not twisted.E7. Adjust headrest/harness straps to properheight.Questions?Please contact SafeGuard Customer Service forassistance at www.safeguardseat.com or1-800-586-7839.G4. Push harness straps through front of cover andthrough the child restraint. FFHI52 53

Replacement PartsWarrantyReplacement parts may be ordered online at www.safeguardseat.com or by contacting SafeGuardCustomer Service at 1-800-586-7839. The following replacement parts are available:Instruction Manual with DVD(free replacement)Spanish version is availableat www.safeguardseat.com/manualsHarness AssemblyCover AssemblyPlease Note: The product model number and date of manufacture are required to order replacement parts. Thisinformation can be found on the label on the back of the child restraint. Use SafeGuard replacement parts only.Crash Exchange ProgramShoulder Pads Anti-Skid Material Comfort FoamIf your SafeGuard Child Seat has been involved in a vehicle crash, please contact SafeGuard customerservice at 1-800-586-7839 or go to www.safeguardseat.com/exchangeprogram to see if you qualify fora new seat under our Crash Exchange Program.SAFEGUARD CHILD SEATLIMITED WARRANTYIndiana Mills & Manufacturing, Inc. (IMMI) provides thefollowing limited warranty on its SafeGuard Child Seat.Completing and mailing the owner registration card withinthirty (30 days) of purchase will expedite the processingof any future warranty claim.LIMITED WARRANTYIMMI warrants that SafeGuard Child Seat hardwarecomponents (buckles, retractors, frame, SmartCore Foam,adjusters, etc.) will be free from defects in material andworkmanship for seven (7) years from the date ofmanufacture. IMMI warrants that the SafeGuard Child Seatharness and fabric will be free from defects in material andworkmanship for one (1) year from the date of originalpurchase. The exclusive remedy of this warranty shall bereplacement of the SafeGuard Child Seat. IMMI reservesthe right to discontinue or change parts, fabrics, models,or products, or to substitute with a comparable model orproduct. IMMI will ship replacement child seats to youwithout charge.WARRANTY LIMITATIONSThis warranty shall not apply to damages resulting fromnormal wear and tear, product misuse, misapplication,neglect (including but not limited to improper storage),modification, accident, improper installation, or use not inaccordance with product instructions.54 55LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES ANDDAMAGESThe warranty and remedies as set forth above are exclusiveand in lieu of all others, oral or written, express or implied.In no event will IMMI be liable for any damages, includingincidental or consequential damages, arising out of the useor inability to use the SafeGuard Child Seat. It is expresslyagreed that the liability of IMMI for any damages arisingout of or related to this transaction, or the use of IMMIproducts, whether in contract or in tort, is limited to thereplacement of the SafeGuard Child Seat by IMMI.To the extent permitted by applicable law, IMMI makesno warranties, either express (except as provided herein)or implied, and expressly disclaims any implied warrantyof merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.Some states do not allow exclusion of implied warranties,limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, orthe exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequentialdamages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.IMMI does not authorize any person to create for it anyother warranty, obligation, or liability in connection withthe SafeGuard Child Seat.MAKING A CLAIM UNDERTHIS LIMITED WARRANTYAll warranty claims and product returns must be madewithin the warranty period and must be submitted to IMMIwithin ten (10) days of discovery of the alleged defector other problem, or the claim shall be deemed waived.

Warranty cont’d.To make a claim under this warranty, please contact theSafeGuard Help Desk at 1-800-586-7839.A SafeGuard representative will qualify your claim andupon confirmation will issue you a warranty identificationnumber. Upon receiving this number, please ship theSafeGuard Child Seat, clearly marked with the warrantyidentification number, to IMMI at the following address forinspection and evaluation:IMMI Warranty18881 US 31 NorthWestfield, IN 46074You have two options to consider:Option A) A replacement SafeGuard Child Seat canbe immediately sent to you. Your credit card will becharged for the replacement at a discounted price, plusfreight. IMMI representatives will inspect and evaluatethe returned SafeGuard Child Seat within 14 days ofreceipt. Upon confirmation of warranty claim, your creditcard will be credited for the amount previously chargedfor the replacement.If the warranty claim is denied and the seat is safe to use,the seat will be returned. You will not be able to return thereplacement seat previously sent.If the warranty claim is denied and the seat is unsafe touse, it will not be returned. You will not be able to returnthe replacement seat previously sent.Option B) You may request that we do not ship areplacement seat until you receive confirmation that thewarranty claim will be approved. IMMI representatives willinspect and evaluate the returned SafeGuard Child Seatwithin 14 days of receipt.If the warranty claim is denied and the seat is safe to use,the seat will be returned.If the warranty claim is denied and the seat is unsafe touse, it will not be returned. You may purchase a new seatat a discounted price, plus freight.If thirty (30) days have elapsed after the receipt of awarranty claim and we have not received the SafeGuardChild Seat, the claim will be denied on the basis of nonreceiptof the seat in question and no refund will be givenfor the charge of the replacement.PARTS INSPECTIONProducts supplied by IMMI are certified to applicablefederal standards and must have every part returned toIMMI for inspection. Each SafeGuard Child Seat must beclearly marked with the warranty identification numberso that it can be matched up with the specific warrantyclaim involved.REPLACEMENT POLICYThere are absolutely no provisions for field repairs orreplacement(s) of child seat components. (Replacementfabric covers, harness system and instruction bookletsmay be purchased at www.safeguardseat.com.) Thecomplete SafeGuard Child Seat must be returned to IMMIfor evaluation, and a complete SafeGuard Child Seat willbe sent as a replacement.56

Westfield, IN 46074-0408Made in U.S.A.SafeGuard Customer Service: 1.800.586.7839El Servicio de cliente se hablan Español.©2007 IMMI All rights reserved. 2254P 01/07 PN65007 Rev1